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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsExtra Virginby Annie Hawes
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In 1983, a pale Annie Hawes and her equally pale sister leave England for the sun-drenched olive groves of a small Italian town in Liguria. With fantasies of handsome tanned men and swimming in the sea urging them on, they are hired to work for ten weeks to graft roses — of which they have little knowledge — along the Italian Riviera, board and lodging included.But none of the men seem to be under forty, and Ligurians have particular ideas about life, including swimming (To go swimming in seawater outside the month of July or August is even worse for your health than drinking cappuccino after twelve noon ). But Annie and her sister are captivated by San Pietro's quirkiness and beauty, and suddenly their brief stay stretches into years, as they are bemused, charmed, and ultimately accepted by the eccentric inhabitants of their adopted home.Resonating with captivating verve and humor, Extra Virgin dishes up a sumptuous sampling of Italian life from an irresistible new voice. Synopsis:A small stone house deep among the olive groves of Liguria, going for the price of a dodgy second-hand car. Annie Hawes and her sister, on the spot by chance, find that it's an offer they can't refuse. Here, the author tells of the thrifty villagers of Diano San Pietro, their tall tales and advice. Synopsis:Having found a small house for the price of a second-hand car, Annie Hawes unexpectedly finds herself living among the olive groves of the Italian Riviera. Here, fifteen years after her brave move, she tells of her experiences living alongside the hardy olive farming folk and adjusting to her new way of life. This title has already been chosen for broadcast on Radio 4 and there are plans for a major national newspaper serialisation. "Driving Over Olives"?
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